It looked so close, almost like a very expensive firework right in the canyon in front of me just above tree level. I live at 1500\'. Amazing! I\'ve seen shooting stars, but never a fireball. WOW.
Location
Address
Miranda, CA
Latitude
40° 13' 21.89'' N (40.222747°)
Longitude
123° 55' 21.38'' W (-123.922606°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-04-20 22:50 PDT
UT Date & Time
2012-04-21 05:50 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
53.77461°
First azimuth
92.44621°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
16.9165°
Last elevation
35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
The train was not persistent. It followed closely behind the fireball and disappeared with the fireball.
